Paul Cézanne, c.1890-1894. know that to value art for art’s sake is to value it as an aesthetic object, rather than its functional practicality or impact on social life. know that to value art for art’s sake is to value it as an aesthetic object, rather than its functional practicality or impact on social life. Richard Serra, "Intersection II" Richard Serra, "Torqued Ellipse IV" Richard Serra, "Band," 2006. / 9.5 x 21.6 x 21.6cm (The Brooklyn Museum) “Iranian metal bowls have a variety of shapes, decoration themes, and uses during the Safavid period (1501-1736). Instead of focusing on the optical experience of sculpture—looking at it from a distance—Serra wanted passers-by to experience the sculpture in a physical way. Practice: Smithson, Spiral Jetty (quiz) Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty. Welcome to the MathsGee STEM & Financial Literacy Community , Africa’s largest STEM education network that helps people find answers to problems, connect … Michelangelo’s David, and Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc have all tested the public’s ability to value art for art’s sake. Google Classroom Facebook Twitter. You descend down the wedge to its low point, then up the other side, all the while reading the names of the Tilted Arc, 1981, cor-ten steel Influenced by Earthworks and Richard Serra’s confrontational site-specific sculptures, Tilted Arc in particular, Lin cut a wedge shape into the ground and buttressed it with polished black granite walls. Divination Bowl with Inscriptions and Zodiac Signs, mid 16th century, copper alloy (brass), engraved with repoussé center, 3 ¾ x 8 ½ x 8 1/2in. Portrait of Richard Serra & ‘Tilted Arc’ Oliver Morris, 1981 . His 1981 sculpture Tilted Arc was a 12-foot-tall, 120-foot-long, 15-ton steel slab that cut across Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. Self-Portrait with a Hat. Minimalism and Earthworks. His 1981 sculpture Tilted Arc was a 12-foot-tall, 120-foot-long, 15-ton steel slab that cut across Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. It was completed in 1981 and made of COR-TEN steel. Richard Serra wanted passers-by to have a very different relationship to public sculpture. One last piece from Serra which needs quite a bit of imagination is Tilted Arc. Smarthistory’s free, award-winning digital content unlocks the expertise of hundreds of leading scholars, making the history of art accessible and engaging to more people, in more places, than any other provider. smarthistory.khanacademy.org. Richard Serra, "Intersection II" Richard Serra, "Torqued Ellipse IV" Richard Serra, "Band," 2006. Maya Lin, Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Walter De Maria, The Lightning Field. Smithson's Spiral Jetty. Richard Serra, Tilted Arc. Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, ‘An introduction to the painting of Paul Cézanne’, Smarthistory, 9 August 2015. Works Cited Mya Dosch, "Richard Serra, Tilted Arc," in Smarthistory, August 9, 2015, accessed April 17, 2018,. Art History Conversation. Richard Serra, Tilted Arc. Email. The piece was originally commissioned by the United States General Services Administration for in front of the Foley Federal Plaza in Manhattan, New York. Students who viewed this also studied. Share this link with a friend: Copied! Created by Smarthistory. Michelangelo’s David, and Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc have all tested the public’s ability to value art for art’s sake. Tilted Arc Intersection II Torqued Ellipse IV Band Christo and Jeanne-Claude, The Gates Photography ... no matter their background. Richard Serra, Tilted Arc – Smarthistory. An …